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Waltrip Scholarship Page
Use this page to start your search for scholarships to apply for.

 
Lightsey Family Scholarship
          www.lightseyfamilyscholarship.org

1) Ron Brown Scholar Program (major Scholarships)
http://www.ronbrown.org/

2) Scholarships On The Net (1,500)
http://advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm

3) Fast WEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/

4) THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP SITE
http://www.truman.gov/

5) THE HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
http://hispanicfund.org/scholar.html

6) JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.jackierobinson.org/

7) MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.marine-scholars.org/

8) McDONALD'S Education Scholarships (with UNCF)
http://www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/u
ncf/uncf.html

9) Target Scholarships
http://www.target.com/target_group/community/community_scholarships.jhtml

10) UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE
http://www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm

11) ACADEMY FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
http://ppia.aed.org/index.html

12) Minority Health Program
http://www.ahcpr.gov/fund/minortrg.htm

13) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC CPA's Scholarships
http://www.aahcpa.org/scholar.htm

14) AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Minority Geoscience Scholarships
http://www.agiweb.org/ehr/mgsftp.html

15) Minority Scholarships (doctoral students in accounting)
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm

16) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY Undergraduate Fellowships
http://www.asm.org/edusrc/edu23b.htm

17) Research Program for Women & Minorities Underrepresented in the
Sciences
http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html

18) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB Minority Fellowships in Academic Medicine
http://www.bms.com/aboutbms/fellow/data/

19) DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE Scholarship
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm

20) Tylenol Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/

21) Coca Cola Scholarships
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/education_scholarsfoundation.html

22) STATE FARM INSURANCE Achievement Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm

23) STATE FARM INSURANCE Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm

24) McNair Scholars Program
http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/trc/Undergrad/space.html

25) Undergraduate Scholarships (national Institutes of Health
Scholarships)
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm

26) National Scholarships at all levels
http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholars.html

27) The ROTC Scholarships
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html

28) Sallie Mae's free Online Scholarshipship
http://www.salliemae.com/planning/scholarships.html

29) Scholarship Search - From FreSch!
http://216.110.42.89/search-logon.phtml

30) Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/

31) College Fund/UNCF
http://www.uncf.org/

32) Art, Film, Writing Scholarships/Competitions List
http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/

33) Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

34) NACME Scholarship Program
http://www.nacme.org/univ/scholars.html

35) Athletic Scholarships http://scholarships-ar-us.org/athletic.htm

36) Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm

37) Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm

38) Project Excellence Scholarships
http://www.project-excellence.com

39) Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.sciserv.org/sts

40) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html

41) Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm

42) United States Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml

43) Scholarships and Grants
http://www.elclick.com/lulfoundation/html/resources.html

44) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Seaches
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

45) Gateways to US Government Grants/money
http://www.students.gov/link_search/listlinks.cfm?cfid_81339&cftokenv597759&
topic_01&Criteria

46) Accounting Scholarships
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm

47)American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html

48) American Sociological Association Graduate funding
http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html

49) Americorps,
http://www.cns.gov/

50) Minority Scholarships
http://content.sciencewise.com/newscholarship/scholarships3.cfm

51) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

52) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

53) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

54) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html

55) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

56) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

57) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.html

58) Gates Millennlum Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID_

59) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp?viewíitorial&id_142&sub=trk=orking_at_Xerox/

60) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

61) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

62) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

63) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm?rdn=FID 806&CFTOKEN_301928

64) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid (scholarships)
http://www.finaid.org/

65) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

66) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

67) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_sea
rch.jsp

68) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

69) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

70) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html

71) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

72) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships/

73) ROTC Military Scholarships (Navy, Army, Marines, Airforce)
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html

74) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

75) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/

76) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA
students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/

77) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

78) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

79) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

80) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

81) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

82) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/

83) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

84) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenetcom/cgi-bin/M25/index

85) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar.htm

86) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways
http://www.fedmoney.org/

87) 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

88) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

89) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

90) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

91) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/

92) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

93) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

94) HBCU "Packard" Sit ABroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

95) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

96) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/

97) ACT-SO âEURoeOlympics of the Mind" Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

98) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

99) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

100) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=NORITIES

101) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

102) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfundorg/scholarships

103) Texas UIL Scholorship page. http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/index.html
 


TITLE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO: DUE
Annie's Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Students must be studying sustainable/organic agriculture. Must begin college in Fall of 2009.

Amount: Varies
Annie's Scholarship Applications
564 Gateway Drive
Napa, CA 94558
800-288-1089
bernie@annies.com
www.annies.com/scholarshipapplication 
10/30/2008
Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for 13 different scholarships. Scholarships will be given to students with well rounded profiles. Other scholarships available on website with varing deadlines and requirements.

Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
For more information, see website at: www.cappex.com/scholarships 10/30/2008
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program U.S. citizen. High school Senior. For students who have overcome major obstacles in their life, have a commitment to use their college degrees in service to others and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $10,000
The Horatio Alger Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.684.9444
association@horatioalger.com
www.horatioalger.com
10/30/2008
Aga Khan Foundation - Reaching the Millenium Development Goals - Essay Competition Select one of the Millenium Development Goals and support how the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Development Network are achieving these goals Must be a high school Senior.

Amount: $500
For more information, see website at: www.partnershipsinaction.org/essay/index.html 10/31/2008
Coca Cola Scholarship High school Seniors. Selection criteria includes character, personal merit, ethnic and economic background and must pursue a degree from an accredited university.

Amount: $10,000 - $20,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
P.O. Box 442
Atlanta GA 30301-0442
1-800-306-2653
questions@coca-colascholars.org 

See your Counselor for application or apply online at: www.coca-colascholars.org
10/31/2008
InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Must be 18 or older and enrolled or planning to enroll in college or university outside of your home country.

Amount: $2,500
 
  10/31/2008
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Award based on community and volunteer activities. Grades 5 - 12.

Amount: State winners - $1,000, National winners - $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC.
Contact your school Principal or Guidance Counselor for application or see webpage at: www.prudential.com  (click on "About Us" then "Community Involvement) 10/31/2008
American Harlequin Corporation Dance Scholarship Program For students who wish to pursue a career in performing arts. This is a random drawing, but to qualify you must have the application completed by a dance instructor.

Amount: $500 - $5,000
American Harlequin Dance Scholarship Program
1531 Glen Avenue
Moorestown, NJ 08057
800-642-6440
dance@harlequinfloors.com
www.harlequinfloors.com
11/01/2008
Chinese Professional Scholarship - Houston For high school seniors of Chinese descent (at least 1/4) whose parent or legal guardian resides in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area and will begin college in the Fall of 2009.

Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Chinese Professional Club
Scholarship Committee Chairman
PO Box 2421
Stafford, TX 77497-2421
713-431-7650
www.cpchouston.com
11/01/2008
TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program  The award is open to any high school student who has started and managed a business. These scholarships may be used to offset tuition at any school of the student's choice. If the student attends TCU, the scholarships will double.

Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Steve & Sarah Smith Entrepreneurs Hall
2805 West Lowden, Suite 309
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Phone: 817-257-6544
s.doll@tcu.edu 
www.tcuyeya.org  (click on "Learn About Us")
11/01/2008
TEXAS PAINT HORSE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP For Children of Texas Paint Horse Club Members.

Amount: Not listed
TPHC SCHOLARSHIP
Earnest Wilson
TPHC President
Scholarship Committee
720 Rock Church Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
www.texaspainthorseclub.com
11/01/2008
VFW Voice of Democracy Contest A national Audio essay contest where participants record their essays on an announced patriotic theme. Open to all students grades 9 - 12.

Amount: Each state winner wins an all expense trip to Washington, D.C. where they will compete for a $30,000 scholarship.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
VFW Building
406 W. 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
or contact your school or local VFW Chapter
info@vfw.org
www.vfw.org  (click on "Programs")
(816) 756-3390
11/01/2008
American Academy of Neurology - Neuroscience Research Prize  For high school students who present a project or original laboratory research in the field of neuroscience.

Amount: $1,000
 
For more information, see website at: www.aan.com/science/awards 11/03/2008
Sphinx Competition for String Players The Sphinx Competition is held every year in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan. The competition is open to all Junior High, High School, and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S.

Amount: $3,500 - $10,000
Screening Committee
Sphinx Competition
400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2120
Detroit MI 48243
313-877-9100
info@sphinxmusic.org
www.sphinxmusic.org  (click on "Programs")
 
11/12/2008
General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program Minority students. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding community service through activities, volunteerism, and work experience to be eligible for this award.

Amount: $2,500
Download application at: www.gmmda.org

For questions about the GMMDA Scholarship Program,contact the GMMDA Executive Office at (248) 552-9040 or via email at: admin@gmmda.org
 
11/14/2008
Joe Foss Institute - Veteran’s Day Scholarship Contest Essay: “Veteran’s Day 2008: How I intend to observe this day”. Open to students grades 7 - 12.

Amount: $5,000
The JOE FOSS Institute
Scholarship Program
14415 N. 73rd Street #109
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-348-0316
nfo@JFIWeb.org
www.jfiweb.org
11/14/2008
MIT THINK Competition Students must submit a technological project that exhibits this year's theme "A-Cubed: Accurate, Affordable and Accessible Technologies".

Amount: $300 - $500
 
For more information, see website at: http://www.mittechfair.org/think 11/15/2008
National Rifle Association - Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship For dependent children of any public law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was a member of NRA at time of death and dependent children of any current or retired law enforcement officers who are living and have current NRA membership.

Amount: Up to $2,000 per year
National Rifle Association
Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship
11250 Waples Mill Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-267-1131
selkin@nrahq.org
www.nrahq.org/law/lebenefits.asp
11/15/2008
Texas Music Educators Association For students who are interested in becoming a teacher with a commitment to music education.

Amount: $1,500 - $2,000
Texas Music Educators Association
P.O. Box 140465
Austin, Texas 78714-0465
(888) 318-TMEA
www.tmea.org  (click on "Students")



 
11/15/2008
Society for Science & the Public - Intel Science Talent Search  For students who have completed independent science research projects and wish to pursue careers in science, math, engineering or medicine.

Amount: $5,000 - $100,000
Intel Science Talent Search
Society for Science & the Public
1719 N. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-785-2255
sciedu@societyforscience.org
www.societyforscience.org
11/19/2008
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Freedom in Academia Essay Contest High school students from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm education.

Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
FIRE Headquarters:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Inc.
601 Walnut Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-717-FIRE (3473)
fire@thefire.org
www.thefire.org
 
11/20/2008
First Freedom Student Competition The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest, offering 9th - 12th grade students nationwide an opportunity to compete for awards, as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives. Online deadline is November 24th.

Amount: $750 - $3,000

 
Council for America's First Freedom
1321 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219-3629
Phone: (804) 643-1786
competition@firstfreedom.org
www.firstfreedom.org (click on "Education Programs")
11/29/2008
Cappex - A GPA isn't Everything Scholarship Get some cash for getting an A in street smarts. Fill out a Cappex profile and tell about your extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities. 2.0 GPA required.

Amount: $1,000
 
For more information, see website at: www.cappex.com/scholarships 11/30/2008
Erin Peterson Scholarship Award For high school senior who exemplifies a love of life and strong academic achievement, displays random acts of kindness and demonstrates leadership and team spirit. 3.0 GPA.

Amount: $1,000
Erin Peterson Fund
5309 Braddock Ridge Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
www.erinpetersonfund.org
11/30/2008
Heart of America Christopher Reeve Award Presented each year to an extraordinary youth who has demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion in serving his or her community. Nominations will be considered from September through November each year.

Amount: $1,000
 
To nominate a student for the Christopher Reeve Award, send an email to: colleen@heartofamerica.org

Heart of America Christopher Reeve Award
401 F Street NW, Suite 325
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202-347-6278

 
11/30/2008
National Security Agency - Stokes Educational Scholarship Program SAT-1600, ACT-25, High school GPA 3.0 or higher, demonstrate leadership abilities, U.S. citizen, must work for National Security Agency after graduation. Must major in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or intelligence analysis.

Amount: Tuition, books, fees
Stokes Scholarship Application
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Rd. Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779
(410) 854-4725
www.nsa.gov  (click on "Careers")
 
11/30/2008
Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship Must have family member who has been a member of the U.S. armed forces.

Amount: $2,000 - $3,000
NHA
P.O. Box 180578
Coronado, CA 92178-0578
(619) 435-7139
info@nhascholarship.org
www.navalhelicopterassn.org
11/30/2008
Scientists and Engineers for America - SHARPen It Up Contest To be eligible for this contest, you must make contributions to the SHARP Network, a wiki tool for tracking the science and tech positions of the Congressional incumbents and candidates. High school Senior.

Amount: $250
For more information, see website at: http://sharp.sefora.org/chapters/individual-challenge-2008/ 12/01/2008
Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of SAT and/or ACT scores (no mixing allowed), class rank, GPA, and the number of advanced placement or honors courses completed through grade 11.

Amount: Varies
AFROTC Admissions
College Scholarship Section
551 East Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
1-866-423-7682
www.afrotc.com/scholarships
12/01/2008
American Association of High School Physics Teachers - Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers For students who plan to pursue a career in physics teaching at the high school level. Must be U.S. citizen.

Amount: $2,000
Barbara Lotze Scholarship Committee
American Association of Physics Teachers
One Physics Elipse
College Park, MD 20740
301-209-3344
aapt-prog@aapt.org
www.aapt.org  (click on "Grants, Competitions and Awards")
12/01/2008
Being an American Essay Contest For grades nine through twelve. Compose an original essay on a topic that relates to "being an American". Check website to see if your state participates in this program.

Amount: $250 - $5,000
For more information, see website at: www.beinganamerican.org 

The Bill of Rights Institute
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 1050
Arlington, VA 22203
(800) 838-7870 ext. 23
shodges@billofrightsinstitute.org
12/01/2008
Fleet Reserve Association - Americanism Essay Contest Contest is open to students in grades 7-12. You must write an essay of no more than 350 words on the following topic: “What The United States Flag Stands For”. You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association, a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or a Member-at-Large to enter.

Amount: $2,000 - $15,000

 
Fleet Reserve Association National Headquarters
125 N. West Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
news-fra@fra.org 
(703) 683-1400
www.fra.org/essay
 
12/01/2008
Haraldson Foundation Scholarship - University of Texas For high school Seniors who plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Must demonstrate academic excellence (High SAT or ACT scores, Top 10% of graduation class).

Amount: $20,000
Haraldson Foundation
25025 I-45 North, Suite 410
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(281) 362-9909
ndossey@haraldsonfoundation.org
www.haraldsonfoundation.org
12/01/2008
Hmong National Development Educational Scholarship Must be a Hmong student with residency in the United States with plans to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student for the 2008-2009 school year.

Amount: $500
Hmong National Development, Inc.
HND Education Scholarship
1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 110
Washington, DC 20036
www.hndlinc.org
(202) 463-2118
Email-info@hndlinc.org
 
12/01/2008
Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplay Submit screenplay that is wholesome, uplifting and inspirational and which results in a greater increase in either man's love or understanding of God. Must be at least 18 yrs old.

Amount: $10,000 - $25,000
For more information, see webpage at: http://kairosprize.com/kp/frontpage.html 12/01/2008
Lions Club of Texas Scholarships Contests sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Texas are Diabetic Essay Contest, Drug Awareness Speech Contest, Outstanding Youth Contest and Peace Poster. Deadlines vary depending on district in which student lives. State Contest deadline is December 1.

Amount: $500 - $2,500